Destination
Victoria, Canada
Victoria is a walkable harbour city on Vancouver Island with British gardens, whale-filled waters and a mild climate, reachable by a short flight or the Clipper ferry from Seattle.
Trips to Victoria from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- March, April: Cherry blossoms and the earliest spring in Canada.
- May, June, July, August, September, October: Whale-watching season for resident and transient orcas.
Where to stay in Victoria
- Inner Harbour and Downtown: The Empress, the Parliament buildings and the harbour walk, with everything on foot.
- James Bay: Quiet heritage streets between the harbour and the Dallas Road waterfront.
- Oak Bay: Leafy seaside village with tea rooms and a marina, ten minutes from downtown.
- Cook Street Village and Fairfield: Cafés and B&Bs beside Beacon Hill Park.
- Sidney: Seaside town by the airport and the ferry terminals, near Butchart Gardens.
What to do in Victoria
- Butchart Gardens, including the summer night illuminations
- Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress
- Zodiac whale-watching tour for orcas and humpbacks
- Fisherman's Wharf floating homes and seals
- Cowichan Valley wine and cider tasting
- Kayak from the Inner Harbour up the Gorge
Good to know
| Airports | Victoria International (YYJ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Kind of trip | city, nature, culture, romantic, food |
Questions about Victoria
When is the best time to visit Victoria?
April, May, June, July, August and September.
Do US citizens need a passport for Victoria?
Yes. Victoria is in Canada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Victoria on the ground?
Victoria is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.